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Fancy a great escape in the Roya and Bévéra Valleys?

Hop on the Train of Wonders on the Nice-Tende railway line and stop in one (or more) of the villages along the way. Each one has a story to tell!

Spend a day soaking up everything it has to offer.

THE TRAIN THAT TALKS

Board the 9.8am Train of Wonders in Nice to join a tour guide on the journey from Nice to Tende.

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    Sospel

    Dolce vita in the spellbinding city

    Sospel is a quiet little village famous for being home to one of Europe’s last fortified bridges: Pont-Vieux. The Bévéra runs quietly beneath its arches and melts into a awe-inspiring pastoral landscape. Sospel is well worth a visit and home to plenty of attractions for anyone who loves old stone and nature.

    We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

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      Breil-sur-Roya

      A gem in the olive groves

      Breil-sur-Roya covers a semi-circle at the foot of a rocky spur that tumbles down to a lake and terraced olive groves. It’s like being in 16th century Liguria: the colour of the render, arcade streets, sanctuaries, chapels, washhouses, communal oven and the baroque Santa Maria in Albis Church with its historical organs.

      We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

      Saorge

      Between Heaven and Earth

      The pedestrianised village of Saorge clings to the cliffside and its cobbled lanes lead up to its monastery. It’s a timeless place where you can stroll and switch off. No wonder people say it’s like a Tibetan village!

      We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

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          La Brigue

          The Valley’s best-kept secret

          Wander the village’s medieval lanes: travel back in time and feast your eyes on the ruins of Château Lascaris. Don’t miss the village’s crown jewel: the little Sistine Chapel of the Alps that is Notre-Dame des Fontaines, a wonderfully colourful chapel…

          We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

          Tende

          An air of Italy deep in the Valley of Wonders

          Tende is a lovely medieval village staggered over the mountain with countless vistas overlooking the valley. Let loose and go with the flow as you explore the town! Baroque art lovers are in for a treat with Notre-Dame de l’Assomption Collegiate Church. It’s a great introduction to the Valley of Wonders as it’s home to the Museum of Wonders.

          We’ll tell you how to explore Tende on a day trip walking or cycling.

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